Glossary

    Legal & Privacy Glossary

    Plain-language definitions for the legal and data-privacy terms every website owner, app developer, and business should know.

    C

    CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

    A California state law that gives residents the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales.

    Cookie Consent

    The process of obtaining a user's explicit permission before placing non-essential cookies on their device.

    Cookie Policy

    A document that explains what cookies a website uses, why they are used, and how visitors can manage them.

    COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

    A U.S. federal law that protects the online privacy of children under 13 by requiring parental consent before collecting their data.

    D

    Data Breach

    An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential or protected personal data.

    Data Controller

    The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data under data protection law.

    Data Processor

    An entity that processes personal data on behalf of and under the instructions of a data controller.

    Data Protection Officer (DPO)

    A designated individual responsible for overseeing an organization's data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

    Disclaimer

    A legal statement that limits an organization's liability and sets expectations about the accuracy or reliability of its content.

    E

    EULA (End User License Agreement)

    A legal contract between a software developer and user that defines how the software may be used.

    G

    GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

    The European Union's comprehensive data protection law that gives individuals control over their personal data and imposes strict obligations on organizations.

    P

    Personal Data

    Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, such as names, email addresses, or IP addresses.

    Privacy Policy

    A legal document that discloses how an organization collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data.

    R

    Right to be Forgotten

    A legal right allowing individuals to request that their personal data be erased from an organization's records.

    T

    Terms and Conditions

    A legal agreement between a service provider and its users that outlines the rules, obligations, and rights governing use of a service.

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